Democrat-run Chicago begins evicting illegal immigrants from housing shelters

Chicago authorities began evicting illegal immigrants from shelters on Sunday as the city aims to reduce the number of individuals being housed due to an unsustainable strain on resources. 

Of the nearly 11,000 individuals currently residing in 23 shelters across Chicago overseen by Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson, 34 of them were evicted on Sunday, according to the New York Times. The process to remove individuals from these shelters is planned to occur gradually, with 2,000 people expected to be removed by the end of April. 

Johnson said of the evictions, “By encouraging resettlement while also providing case-specific extensions with a focus on health and safety, we are advancing a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency.” 

The move comes as the city grapples with accommodating a staggering influx of illegal immigrants, with over 37,000 arrivals recorded since August 2022.